Run Wild for Wildwood
- Date Sat 22nd August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Run Wild for Wildwood event in Harrisburg, Dauphin, on Saturday, August 22, 2026! This exciting 5K and 10K race invites participants of all ages to join in the fun while supporting the beautiful Wildwood Park. Whether you choose to run or walk the 5K starting at 8:45 AM or tackle the 10K at 8:30 AM, you’ll be part of a vibrant community celebrating health, nature, and camaraderie.
Registration opens the door to an unforgettable experience, complete with a stylish t-shirt and a delightful "swag bag" that you can pick up at the Olewine Nature Center on August 20-21 or on race day. Don’t forget to engage with fellow participants and share your journey on social media using the hashtag #runwildforwildwood! With awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as in various age groups, there are plenty of reasons to bring your A-game. Plus, additional donations during registration will directly benefit Wildwood Park, ensuring its beauty and educational programs continue thriving. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to preserving
Registration opens the door to an unforgettable experience, complete with a stylish t-shirt and a delightful "swag bag" that you can pick up at the Olewine Nature Center on August 20-21 or on race day. Don’t forget to engage with fellow participants and share your journey on social media using the hashtag #runwildforwildwood! With awards for the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as in various age groups, there are plenty of reasons to bring your A-game. Plus, additional donations during registration will directly benefit Wildwood Park, ensuring its beauty and educational programs continue thriving. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community spirit, and a commitment to preserving
Organiser's Description
RUN WILD FOR WILDWOOD 5K & 10K!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
Here is how it works...
STEP 1. Register to run/walk the 5K or run the 10K. Invite your friends to join!
STEP 2. Pick up your t-shirt and "swag bag" at the Olewine Nature Center from August 20-21 or on Race Day (August 22).
STEP 3. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K starts at 8:45 AM on Saturday, August 22.
STEP 4. Post a picture of your run to Facebook & Instagram using #runwildforwildwood!
Awards will be handed out to the top 3 male and top female fastest times overall, as well as the top 3 male and female times in each age group. Age groups are as follows:
* 11 and under
* 12-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+.
Additional donations made during registration will benefit Wildwood Park. Your donation will help keep the park beautiful, provide more opportunities for educational programming, events and much more!
No refunds. All sales are final.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
Here is how it works...
STEP 1. Register to run/walk the 5K or run the 10K. Invite your friends to join!
STEP 2. Pick up your t-shirt and "swag bag" at the Olewine Nature Center from August 20-21 or on Race Day (August 22).
STEP 3. The 10K will start at 8:30 AM and the 5K starts at 8:45 AM on Saturday, August 22.
STEP 4. Post a picture of your run to Facebook & Instagram using #runwildforwildwood!
Awards will be handed out to the top 3 male and top female fastest times overall, as well as the top 3 male and female times in each age group. Age groups are as follows:
* 11 and under
* 12-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+.
Additional donations made during registration will benefit Wildwood Park. Your donation will help keep the park beautiful, provide more opportunities for educational programming, events and much more!
No refunds. All sales are final.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt/ Unisex Tank Top/Ladies Racerback Tank Top
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 01 MARRun Wild for Wildwood will be held at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA. This scenic run/walk will take you counterclockwise around the park on the Wildwood Way trail and down the Towpath along the Pennsylvania Canal and Wildwood Lake. -
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt/ Unisex Tank Top/Ladies Racerback Tank Top
Sat 22nd August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 MARRun Wild for Wildwood will be held at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg, PA. This scenic run will take you counterclockwise around the park on the Wildwood Way trail and down the Towpath along the Pennsylvania Canal and Wildwood Lake. The 10K will be TWO laps around the park.
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